Business Unit Director - CVM

MUMBAI (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 9/27/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONASTRAZENECAPharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare
AstraZeneca

ROLE OVERVIEW

Lead the Cardiovascular and Metabolic (CVM) business unit in India to drive commercial growth, portfolio strategy, and patient-centric access solutions.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Define and articulate vision and strategy for CVM Business Unit
  • •Own and deliver Business Unit P&L for sustainable and profitable growth
  • •Lead development and execution of brand strategies across CVM portfolio
  • •Drive sales force deployment aligned to strategic priorities
  • •Partner with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and other functions
  • •Build and lead a high-performing Business Unit team
  • •Ensure adherence to AstraZeneca’s Code of Ethics and compliance standards
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to Regional/Global Leadership • Matrix leadership of large Business Unit team in India

* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate degree in Pharma, Science, or Medicine
  • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing
  • Strong leadership experience with P&L accountability
  • Proven track record in driving commercial performance
  • Deep understanding of India pharmaceutical market

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •MBA or advanced degree
  • •Experience in CVM or related therapy areas
  • •Experience managing product lifecycle including launch and growth phases
  • •Strong cross-functional leadership experience

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

P&L Management
Commercial Strategy
Brand Marketing
Sales Force Effectiveness
Cross-functional Leadership

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Health insurance, PF, Paid leave, Hybrid flexibility (min 3 days in office)
Competitive senior executive compensation matching multinational pharmaceutical benchmarks in India.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines.

TEAM SIZE: 50,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: Fostering bold thinking, science-led innovation, collaboration, and high-performance accountability.

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Clear pathway to regional or global commercial leadership roles within AstraZeneca.

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